A collection of stylish Vocaloid songs: The moving world of VOCALOID

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Forgotten Thing / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a Vocaloid track where aching sadness and maddening intensity intertwine exquisitely.

Created by Iyowa, it was released in April 2025.

While its jazz-inflected rhythm and horn section add a dazzling flair, the melody—rich with modulations—exudes a sense of melancholy.

The song tells of a memory-lost idol’s loneliness and the fear of being forgotten, and it’s deeply moving to hear her desperately trying to hold on to a self that has turned transparent.

When you find yourself wanting to reflect on your reason for being, this song will surely stay by your side.

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Foolishness Controversy / Hatsune Miku

“Utsuke Ronsou,” composed by Vocaloid producer Shishi Shishi.

Apparently it’s their fifth work, and I was amazed that the quality is this high for a fifth release.

First off, the blend of piano and band sounds is incredibly stylish.

It made me want to see it performed live as a band.

Anyway, give it a listen.

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Diagram / Hatsune Miku

“Diagram” is a work by Abaraya-san, released in December 2025.

Its lyrics are uniquely sprinkled with physics and math terms as metaphors, expanding a worldview that visualizes human connections like a schematic.

The sound arrangement, with an essence of electronica, meshes perfectly with the word choices.

It’s a track to sit with when you want to think deeply about the meaning of life.

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Hatsune Miku / We Can't Even Become Stars

This song portrays a bittersweet feeling of sinking into darkness, unable to become a shining star.

It’s a work by Vocaloid producer Kokokoko Tokkyo Kyokakyoku, released in November 2025.

The airy sound woven by piano and synthesizer melds with Hatsune Miku’s fragile vocals.

The way it chooses to keep singing despite the powerlessness of unfulfilled wishes is truly heart-wrenching.

Reflecting the introspective worldview of Kokokoko Tokkyo Kyokakyoku, who has been actively creating throughout 2025, this piece is a standout.

The music video by filmmaker Tokyo Neko Kaiwai is also a must-see, with sound and visuals uniting to seep into your heart.

It’s a song that keeps you company at night when you want to quietly face your own emotions.

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[Hatsune Miku] Dawn and Fireflies [Original]

This is a signature song by n-buna, who is also highly active as the composer for the band Yorushika.

Released in 2014, it became an explosive hit.

When asked, “What Vocaloid song do you want to listen to in summer?” many people would probably name this one first.

While the track unfolds with a band sound, it isn’t intense—rather, it’s delicate.

That’s likely thanks to the arrangement’s effective use of rests.

The way the music gradually builds toward the final chorus gives you chills.

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Savage Solitude Attacks / Hifumi feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to in the summer.

As the title suggests, it feels like it expresses an inner struggle.

While savoring the loneliness of dusk and the melancholy of something coming to an end, it inspires a feeling of using that as nourishment to move forward with strength.

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[Refreshing] Planet Loop (Sang It) ver. Sou

It’s a Vocaloid song that also became popular on TikTok as a dance track and gained a following among middle and high school students.

One of its charms is the lyrics, which feel like a series of thoughts people have in everyday life.

The catchy melody in the chorus will keep “looping” endlessly in your head.

The chorus vocals are cute as well, giving the whole piece a stylish finish.